BREMvsBEMDETF Comparison
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iShares Emerging Markets Bond Active ETF (BREM) and BNY Mellon Emerging Markets Debt ETF (BEMD) belong to the same industry segment: EM Aggregate Bonds. BREM's top 3 sector exposures are Sovereign, Finance and Energy. In contrast, BEMD's top sector exposures are Sovereign, Energy and Finance. BREM is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.5%, versus 0.4% for BEMD. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BREM and BEMD below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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BREM vs BEMD performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/29/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | BREM BEMD | +0.93%+0.89% | -1.93%n/a | +0.99%n/a | +2.35%n/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Flows | BREM BEMD | -- | -$3M- | +$57K- | +$64K- | -- | -- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BREM BEMD | +4.93%n/a | +4.69%n/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown | BREM BEMD | -4.55%n/a | -5.03%n/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
| Max drawdown duration | BREM BEMD | 63dn/a | 135dn/a | n/an/a | n/an/a |
Trading data
BREM | BEMD | |
Last sale 10/29/2026 at 1:30 PM | $49.15 | $24.05 |
| Previous close 10/29/2026 | $48.89 | $24.05 |
| Consolidated volume 10/29/2026 | ||
| Average volume 30 days | ||
| Average discount or premium 30 days | ||
| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
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Main metrics
Last update 10/29/2026 at 1:30 PM
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BREM | BEMD | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | $49.15 | $24.05 |
| 1D performance | +0.53% | +0.00% |
| AuM | $34.35 M | $23.09 M |
| E/R | 0.5% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
BREM | BEMD | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Active | Active |
| Provider | iShares | BNY Mellon |
| Benchmark | - | - |
| N° of holdings | 154 | 83 |
| Asset class | - | - |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | October 15, 2025 | August 14, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
BREM
Other
100%
BEMD
USA
9.26%
Other
90.74%
Sectors
BREM
Sovereign
73.74%
Finance
7.09%
Energy
7.07%
Other
12.1%
BEMD
Sovereign
58.82%
Energy
10.04%
Other
31.14%
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Diversification
BREM
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
21.83%
BEMD
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
36.35%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of September 30, 2026
BREM
BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury
3.75%
Indonesia, 5.25% 17jan2042, USD (5)
1.57%
Ecuador, 6.9% 31jul2035, USD
1.48%
Ukraine, 4.5% 1feb2034, USD
1.45%
Public Investment Fund, 4.75% 14feb2030, USD
1.42%
Indonesia, 3.85% 15oct2030, USD
1.40%
Argentina, 4.125% 9jul2035, USD
1.32%
Turkey, 9.125% 13jul2030, USD
1.27%
Pemex, 6.625% 15jun2035, USD
1.23%
Hungarian Development Bank, 6.5% 29jun2028, USD
1.21%
South Africa, 5.875% 20apr2032, USD
1.19%
Poland, 5.125% 18sep2034, USD
1.18%
Brazil, 6.125% 22jan2032, USD
1.17%
Oman, 6.5% 8mar2047, USD
1.13%
Egypt, 8.5% 31jan2047, USD
1.06%
BEMD
USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036)
5.51%
US912797WE35
3.91%
USA, Bonds 4.625% 15nov2055, USD
3.74%
Brazil, 5.5% 23apr2036, EUR
2.60%
Codelco, 5.95% 8jan2034, USD
2.55%
South Africa, 7.1% 19nov2036, USD
2.20%
Romania, 6.125% 7oct2037, EUR
2.03%
Dominican Republic, 5.875% 28oct2035, USD
2.02%
Argentina, 3.5% 9jul2041, USD
1.86%
Angola, 9.875% 31mar2037, USD (8)
1.74%
US633914AA43
1.72%
Petroleos del Peru, 4.75% 19jun2032, USD
1.66%
Hungary, 5.5% 26mar2036, USD
1.65%
Bahrain, 7.125% 10jun2036, USD
1.58%
Ecopetrol, 7.75% 1feb2032, USD
1.57%
Frequently asked questions about BREM and BEMD
Which ETF is bigger: BREM or BEMD?
As of October 29, 2026, BREM holds $34.35 M in assets under management (AUM), while BEMD manages $23.09 M.
What sectors do the BREM and BEMD ETFs invest in?
BREM leans toward sectors like Sovereign, Finance and Energy. Meanwhile, BEMD focuses on Sovereign and Energy.
What are the top holdings of the BREM ETF and BEMD ETF?
BREM top holdings include BlackRock Cash Funds - Treasury, Indonesia, 5.25% 17jan2042, USD (5) and Ecuador, 6.9% 31jul2035, USD. BEMD holds in its top three: USA, Notes 4.125% 15feb2036, USD (B-2036), US912797WE35 and USA, Bonds 4.625% 15nov2055, USD.
Which ETF is more diversified: BREM or BEMD?
BREM holds 155 securities with 21.83% of its assets in the top 15. BEMD has 92 securities and a top 15 weight of 36.35%.
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